Study at CDU: Updated Information for Ukrainians (Verified March 10, 2026)

If you are Ukrainian and want to start or continue study in Darwin, this page summarizes what is currently confirmed from official CDU and Australian Government sources.

What Is Current Right Now

• CDU states that humanitarian visa holders are considered domestic students for study at CDU.
• CDU applications can be submitted online, and CDU notes no application fee for online applications.
• Scholarship availability changes by intake. CDU currently directs students to the Scholarships Finder and Student Central for latest eligibility.
• Australian Government support for Ukrainians still references visa pathways including subclass 786 (Temporary Humanitarian Concern) and subclass 851 (Resolution of Status) on official pages.

Important Reality Check About "Free Education"

There is no single universal CDU page in 2026 saying all Ukrainians receive fully free tuition automatically.

What is actionable now:

1. Confirm your visa status first (for fee category and support eligibility).
2. Apply to CDU as soon as possible for your target intake.
3. Ask CDU to assess you for domestic fee status (if applicable) and scholarships/bursaries currently open.

CDU Contacts You Can Use Now

Main admissions and student support

• Student Central (official CDU contact page): https://www.cdu.edu.au/contact-us
• Phone (free call): 1800 061 963
• Email: student.central@cdu.edu.au
• International support email: international@cdu.edu.au
• Future study enquiries: study@cdu.edu.au

CDU officials (CDU Global contacts)

From CDU's official CDU Global contacts page:

• Cheryl Brennan (Regional Marketing Manager, Europe and Americas)
  Email: cheryl.brennan@cdu.edu.au
• Josephine Murphy (Regional Marketing Manager, Europe and Americas)
  Email: josephine.murphy@cdu.edu.au

Official page: https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/cdu-global/contact

CDU Addresses You Can Visit

From CDU official contact information:

• Casuarina Campus: Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin, NT 0909, Australia
• Danala | Education and Community Precinct: 54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT 0800, Australia

Campus/contact source: https://www.cdu.edu.au/contact-us

Step-by-Step Action Plan for Ukrainians

1. Check your visa pathway and current entitlements
   Use Home Affairs Ukraine support updates and visa pages.
2. Prepare documents and translations
   The Free Translating Service can cover up to 10 eligible personal documents (check eligibility/time limits on the official page).
3. Choose course and intake at CDU
   Confirm dates and start windows from CDU's application page.
4. Apply online to CDU
   Keep your visa documents and prior study records ready.
5. Email Student Central immediately after application
   Ask for: fee category confirmation, credit transfer/RPL options, and scholarship opportunities open now.
6. If needed, request a direct escalation
   Contact CDU Global officials listed above for routing to the right admissions channel.

Official Links (Use These for Latest Updates)

CDU

• CDU Contact Us: https://www.cdu.edu.au/contact-us
• CDU How to Apply: https://www.cdu.edu.au/study/how-to-apply
• CDU Scholarships: https://www.cdu.edu.au/student-central/scholarships
• CDU Global Contact (official staff list): https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/cdu-global/contact

Australian Government

• Home Affairs support for Ukrainians: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/ukraine-visa-support
• Services Australia support for Ukrainians: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ukrainian-nationals-and-australian-visas
• Free Translating Service (official): https://www.translating.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Final Note

This page was updated on March 10, 2026. Policies and scholarship rounds can change, so always confirm details on official CDU and government links before submitting applications.

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